Rental Rates

Stanford Monthly Rental Rates?

In order to qualify for the Stanford Rate, the Stanford affiliate must occupy the apartment as his/her principal place of residence. A premium of $200 per month applies to new leases and renewals with a duration of less than nine months.

Eligibility Categories 1a through 2b:

1 Bedroom Rates From $2,515 to $3,281

2 Bedroom Rates From $3,808 to $4,370

3 Bedroom Rates From $4,707 to $5,089

Additional Carports, Garages, and Storage

Additional carport is $50 per month

Additional garage is $150 per month

Storage locker is $100 per month

Lease Renewals

At least a month before your lease is set to expire, you will receive a renewal letter in the mail. It will contain your new rental rate and an information form that needs to be completely filled out. You will also need to provide a copy of current renter's insurance. When completed, turn into the Leasing Office. If you have any questions about the paperwork, contact the Leasing Office at 650-725-2000 or stanfordwestapartments@stanford.edu.

Eligibility for Living at Stanford West

1st Priority

1A - Faculty & Eligible Staff

Tenure and Non-Tenure Line (includes SLAC and VA)

Senior Fellow Members of Academic Council at Special Policy Centers and Institutes

1B - Public Safety Officers employed by Stanford

1C - Staff

Other Staff employed by Stanford University or SLAC (includes Retired Faculty on Recalled Duty)

Clinical Instructors

Academic Postdocs (also known as Clinical or Research Fellows)

Stanford Hospital and Clinics Medical Residents

2nd Priority

2A - Hospital Staff

Stanford Hospital & Clinics (Employees and interns)

2B - Visiting Fellows (7)

(includes visitors to the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences CASBS)

2C - Employed on Stanford Lands

(includes Stanford Shopping Center, Welch Road, and Research Park)

3rd Priority

Employees within the city limits of Palo Alto or Menlo Park, or individuals age 62 or older who live in either of the two cities.

4th Priority

All other households who do not meet the above criteria.

* Qualifying Employment: must be employed at least 30 hours per week (75% FTE) at or above the minimum wage during the entire lease term. Lease term cannot exceed duration of Qualifying Employment.

Non-Stanford Rental Rates

Non-Stanford rental rates may also apply to those renters who become ineligible for the Stanford rate and continue to rent. A premium of $200 per month applies to new leases and renewals with a duration of less than nine months.